Platinum Bank honored in Best of Community Banking Awards

Levelland branch recognized for architectural design

Lubbock-based Platinum Bank received a silver medal in the Best of Community Banking Awards sponsored by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas on Oct. 8 in Austin.

The bank was recognized in the Architectural Design category for its new branch in Levelland. According to information released by Platinum, the bank focused on specific needs of the community and included space for public gatherings complete with a full kitchen.

IBAT is the largest state community banking organization in the nation with a membership of more than 2,000 banks and branches in Texas communities.

The annual awards honor IBAT member institutions in several categories for service to their communities.

Winners are judged by an independent panel on innovation and creativity, number of people benefited or affected and the success of fulfilling a community need.